Baku
Bakı | |
|---|---|
 Panoramic view of Baku | |
 Seal | |
| Coordinates: 40°23′43″N 49°52′56″E / 40.39528°N 49.88222°E | |
| Country |  Azerbaijan |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Eldar Azizov |
| Area | |
| • City | 2,140 km2 (830 sq mi) |
| Elevation | −28 m (−92 ft) |
| Population (2024) | |
| • City | 5,000,000(unofficially reported) |
| • Metro | 5,000,000 |
| Time zone | UTC+4 (AZT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+5 (AZST) |
| Postal code | AZ1000 |
| Area code | +994 12 |
| Website | Baku-ih.gov.az |
Baku (Azerbaijani: Bakı), the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, is situated on the western coast of the Caspian Sea, along the Absheron Peninsula. Known as the "City of Winds," Baku is the cultural, economic, and political hub of Azerbaijan. The city is home to approximately ~2.5 million residents within its administrative boundaries (2024 estimate), while the greater metropolitan area houses nearly ~4 million (unofficially ~5 million) people. The population is ethnically diverse, predominantly Azerbaijani, with minorities including Russians, Lezgins, and other Caucasian groups. Modern Baku is a thriving economic hub, with its economy heavily reliant on oil and gas exports. The city also focuses on diversifying into tourism, manufacturing, and technology. The Baku International Sea Trade Port is the largest on the Caspian, bolstering its regional economic significance. Baku boasts modern infrastructure, including the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, extensive highways, and the Baku Metro. Its skyline features iconic buildings such as the Flame Towers and the Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by Zaha Hadid. Baku is also a center of education, with prestigious institutions like Baku State University, Azerbaijan Medical University, and international schools
Future Prospects
As of 2024, Baku continues to grow as a cosmopolitan city, aiming to enhance its global standing through economic reforms, cultural diplomacy, and infrastructure development
- ↑ "Administrative, density and territorial units and land size by economic regions of Azerbaijan Republic for January 1. 2007". Archived from the original on 2007-11-24. Retrieved 2009-07-17.